Lipton’s Seat is a high observation point in the hills of Poonagala, Bandarawela. The Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his burgeoning empire from here. It is reached by climbing around 8 km, surrounded by peaceful green tea plantations and an occasional colourful tea plucker. Handapanagala lake, Chandrika lake, Uda walwe lake,...
The ‘Knuckles mountain range is a treasure trove of biodiversity, situated in a sparsely populated region in central Sri Lanka in Kandy and Matale districts. It is home to a unique variety of flora, fauna, and culture. The range takes its name from a series of recumbent folds and peaks in the west of the...
One of the most beautiful World Heritage Sites in the world is definitely the Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka. The park is spread over the two highest mountains in the area called Kirigalpotta and Totapola. The plateau-like structure along with plains on one end, thick forests and mountains on other make the Central...
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a forest reserve and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka, spanning an area of 18900 acres is located within Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces of the south-west lowland wet zone of Sri Lanka. Sinharaja is bounded by rivers on three sides. It is of international significance and has been designated a biosphere...
Reaching an imposing 1141 meters in the air, Mini Adam’s Peak lets thrill-seekers scour stunning sceneries that are made up of densely covered jungle and cliff drops. Affording moderate hiking and trekking opportunities for the go-getter of today, adventurers are advised to commence their journeys from Ella town from where the summit of the mountain...
Enjoy this 12.7-km point-to-point trail near Kandy, generally considered an easy route; it takes an average of 3 h 52 min to complete this stretch. This trail is a popular trail for hiking and walking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring and during quieter times can still enjoy some solitude. The...
Pidurangala Rock is an incredible 360-degree viewpoint located opposite the world-famous Sigiriya Lion Rock. The two rocks have an interlinked history: whilst King Kasyapa was building Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the 5th century, he moved monks living around Sigiriya to a new monastery on Pidurangala Rock. Hiking to the top is possible for both rocks,...
Close to the coastal village of Gurunagar, Jaffna is where you’ll find Jaffna Fort, an intriguing piece of architecture originally built by the Portuguese between 1618 and 1625. While under Portuguese occupation, the fort was called ‘Fortress of Our Lady of Miracles of Jafanapatão’, a name derived from the neighbouring church dedicated to Virgin Mary....
Located in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance....
The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the ‘Bridge in the Sky’ was constructed by connecting two bog mountains when constructing the Badulla – Colombo railway. This bridge is 300 feet in length, 25 feet in width and 80-100 feet in height. Built in 1921, the Nine Arch Bridge stands proudly a testament to the...
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